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Before purchasing, Milton Pedley visited the Manawatu District Council to check the property had its Code Compliance Certificate (CCC). They found one hadn't been issued for improvements done on the home a year prior.

Because of this, the Pedleys decided against the purchase. A short time later, they were approached by the land agent.